PERFORM A HEAD-TILT/CHIN LIFT
Given:
Simulated unconscious casualty lying on his back with arms at his sides
GO
NO-GO
1.
Kneels at the casualty's shoulder.
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2.
Places one hand on the casualty's forehead and applies
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firm pressure with the palm to tilt the head back.
3.
Places fingertips of other hand under the casualty's chin
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and lifts the lower jaw forward.
4.
Pressure from fingers do not interfere with casualty's
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airway.
5.
Casualty's upper and lower teeth are almost brought
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together, but the casualty's mouth is not closed. (The
thumb on the hand performing the chin lift can be used to
depress the casualty's lower lip if needed.)
6.
Checks casualty for breathing (looks for rising/falling chest,
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listens and feels for air flow).
OVERALL EVALUATION
GO
NO-GO
(A no-go on any step will result in a no-go for the entire
task)
MD0877
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